The Best and Worst Gear For 2023 | Gear Heads

Each year, the ATK Reviews team reviews hundreds of pieces of gear across all different categories. Hannah and Lisa review some of their favorite & least favorite gadgets from this year's slate of testing, so you can decide what you want or don't want in your kitchen in 2023.

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[dtemp]

These two ladies are my favorite! Suggestion: put chapters in these videos.

[asimplefarmer]

The hexclad review is something I've been looking for, the long term review is something I wanted to see and thanks for showing us that you're better off having a nonstick and a steel pan separately.

[brittcorley]

My quarter sheet pan is probably the most used item in my the coffee maker of course.

[benjaminkennedy]

It’s hard to go wrong with anything OXO makes

[MitchDussault]

The Oxos are currently selling at Costco for $40 for a 2 pan set in store or $50 online.
Edit: as pointed out below, they may be lower quality pans. I will leave this up for the conversation.

[greenyonder]

I'd love to see a review of stove top tea kettles, and then electric water kettles. I've just converted to an electric kettle (a gift from a friend) and I am flabbergasted with a) the energy saved (I totally plugged in my watt meter & compared them) b) the time saved c) its ease of use d) its washability e) the safety.

[tonyn]

Great video. Not surprised about the Hexclad results. I've seen several other reviews by professional chefs which say the same thing, which is it's all marketing hype and the disappointing pan doesn't perform as they say it does. Also, as far as robot vacuums go, I've used several, and the best I've found are the Roborock vacuums which are constantly at the top of the ratings and a bit cheaper than the one iRobot mentioned here. Great job!!!

[lindagriffin]

I love my Creami. I purchased it from Costco for $99.99.
I am enjoying experimenting and eating delicious WFPB ice cream using only fruits, sweet potatoes and water. It's a game changer in my quest for healthy desserts.

[Syngine]

I am absolutely shocked that you guys dislike the Creami so much. I have two friends who have it and LOVE it. I have gone over multiple times to just use it. Is it as good as the Pacojet that I got to used for a few years in a kitchen I worked at? No, but it's 1/10th the price. As soon as I get into another place with enough space for one, I am absolutely getting one.

We have never had issues with recipes turning out well other than occasionally needing a respin to soften it up enough. I have never seen the soupy result that you experienced there. Yes, it is super loud though.

[bradfordjeff]

So all those Amazon reviews were true. Everything sticks to Hex Clad #hoaxclad

[matttypes]

The reason for the steel and non-stick combination on the hexclad is because the steel “hexes” are raised ever so slightly above the nonstick portion. The reason for this is so your utensils do not make contact with the nonstick and scratch it. The problem with this concept is that your food sticks to the raised steel “hexes” on the pan since they are not nonstick. Defeating the purpose of being a nonstick pan.

[OmegaGamingNetwork]

My general stance when it comes to celebrity endorsements is...yea that is junk I'm avoiding. Knew the hexclad was going to be garbage the moment I saw it.

[deniceiscooking]

I really think they did a disservice to the ninja creami. Did they use flavourings with anti freezing agents like alcohol? I NEVER had a soupy pint after a whole year of regular use.

[toin]

I love love love the nordicware sheet pans. I've used them this week for the last of my Christmas baking and they are the perfect depth for fudge and other no-bake treats. Line them with parchment and use them as a mould. Much better than my 9x13 glass pans I was using before.

[rainsoakedpuppy]

Watching Hannah gesticulate wildly while holding a razor blade in one hand for three minutes ranks at about the top of my list for most anxiety-inducing cinema sequence of 2022.

[SlappytheNinja]

Chris Young from Chef Steps has a very good in-depth video on all the reasons hexclad sucks, it's great

[bonnihill]

I use the Ninja Creami to make frozen yogurt. I have never had anything that looked like what you made. I use mostly yogurt, a little cream cheese, sugar or alternative, then cream or half and half and flavorings. Non fat yogurt does freeze hard. Let it sit for a little while then process. I have never had a failure. True, you have to be gentle and careful with the machine and wash the lid carefully. But I love mine. It is loud but only lasts a couple of minutes or so. It is not for everyone. But it is well loved.

[Ronsonpeters]

Omg if they make a lid for my 8th sheet pans…that’s a lunch box and I’m gonna buy like 5 more

[sceanic]

I personally love the Ninja Creami, because through trial and error, I've learned how to use it to adapt to any cold treat that I want.

[siggylev]

First, the fact that the hexclad is textured tells me it isn't nonstick. Second, just because celebrities (including celebrity chefs) promote something doesn't mean that product is good. Remember, they are being paid by that product. Years ago, I learned that lesson.